Hau Kok Tin Hau Temple, Mazu temple in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.
Hau Kok Tin Hau Temple is a house of worship in Tuen Mun District with a central prayer hall flanked by two side wings and a large offering burner positioned to the right. The structure combines traditional Chinese design with practical spaces for ceremonies and daily worship.
The temple was built in 1637 by fishermen and the Tao family, who had settled in Tuen Mun during the Ming Dynasty. The community established it as a sanctuary related to their maritime livelihood and economic activities.
The temple serves as a gathering place for community worship and religious observance dedicated to the goddess of fishermen. Visitors can see altars, incense burners, and devotional practices that reflect how residents connect with maritime traditions.
The temple is about five minutes on foot from Exit A of Tuen Mun Station; follow Pui To Road toward Tin Hau Road to reach it. Since it sits in a developed urban area, allow time to find it and watch for local signage.
The site was transformed during land reclamation projects in the 1970s, shifting from its original beachfront location to an area surrounded by industrial buildings. This change reveals how quickly the place evolved over a few decades.
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